Pericardial calcification
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
Pericardial calcification is often seen in the patient with constrictive pericarditis. CT is the preferred imaging modality.
Conditions Pericardial Calcification Should be Distinguished From
Conditions Pericardial Calcification Should be Distinguished From
- Coronary artery calcification, a marker of atherosclerosis
- Myocardial calcification which can occur following myocardial infarction
- Valvular calcification of the mitral valve or aortic valve.
- Aortic calcification as can be seen in syphilytic aortitis.
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